Funny horror films for Halloween (IV)


	Funny horror films for Halloween (IV)

readforpleasure

10-25-2007 3:10 PM

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horror, comedy, halloween, scifi, video, film, movie, aliens

readforpleasure says:

Plan 9 From Outer Space - so bad it's good. Classic Ed Wood.

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